Debabarrena

Trails

Explore the heart of the Basque Country.

Clearly signposted and marked trails run along spectacular cliff edges and through holm oak forests and secluded valleys. In total, over 100 kilometres of ancient trails have been carefully restored.

There is no better way of reaching pretty, secluded spots and making the most of a rural and cultural getaway.

Locations

Eibar, Mutriku

Bizkar Trail

This mountain trail connects Mutriku and Arantzazu.
  • Registration: GR 121
  • Distance: 21,4km
  • Linear trail

Mutriku

Tour of Mutriku

This circular trail crosses three summits.
  • Registration: PR-GI 22
  • Distance: 21,3km
  • Circular trail

Eibar, Elgoibar, Soraluze

Mendibai trail. Kalamua-Irukurutzeta

This trail connects Elgoibar with Hondarribia.
  • Registration: PR-GI 285
  • Distance: 18km
  • Linear trail

Mutriku

Olatz: The hidden valley

Rural landscapes shaped by natural geology.
  • Registration: PR-GI 47
  • Distance: 6,2km
  • Circular trail

Elgoibar

The secrets of Sallobente

Circular route through two rural neighborhoods of Elgoibar.
  • Registration: PR-GI 156
  • Distance: 11,5km
  • Circular trail

Eibar, Elgoibar

Hermitages below Kalamua

Circular route from Arrate along the slope of Mount Kalamua.
  • Registration: PR-GI 215
  • Distance: 12,6km
  • Circular trail

Deba, Zumaia

The flysch trail

This trail offers unparalleled views of the Basque Coast.
  • Registration: GR 121
  • Distance: 13,4km
  • Linear trail

Deba, Mutriku

Talaia Trail

This trail offers unparalleled views of the Basque Coast.
  • Registration: GR 121
  • Distance: 8,8km
  • Linear trail

Deba, Mutriku

The coastal path

A walk to appreciate the flysch in all its splendor.
  • Distance: 3.9 km
  • Linear trail

Deba

Black flysch

This walk will allow us to discover the secrets of the most unknown flysch in the Geopark.
  • Distance: 1.1 km
  • Linear trail

Deba

HAB – Valley of prehistory

An open-air museum where you can discover important archaeological remains.
  • Distance: 3,8 km
  • Linear trail

Deba

Santa Katalina viewpoint

Discover a true natural viewpoint at the end of this trail.
  • Distance: 1.7 km
  • Linear trail

Deba

Deba and the bulls

Discover the history between Deba and the bulls along this trail.
  • Distance: 1.6 km
  • Linear trail

Deba

Casacampo marshlands

This is a circular route that crosses the Deba estuary twice.
  • Distancia: 3,4 km
  • Circular trail

Deba

Elorriaga Trail

This circular path runs through a protected area.
  • Registration: PR-SL 5002
  • Distance: 2 km
  • Circular trail

Deba

Cliffs of Sakoneta

Linear path along the edge of the Sakoneta and Mendata cliffs.
  • Registration: PR-GI-5001
  • Distance : 5,2 km
  • Linear trail

Ermua, Mallabia

Ermua-Mallabia

Circular route that runs between farmhouses and forests.
  • Registration: PR-BI-70
  • Distance : 7,61 km
  • Circular trail

Elgoibar, Soraluze, Bergara

The Dolmen Trail

Tour the megalithic station of Elosua-Plazentzia enjoying spectacular views.
  • Registration: PR-Gi 94
  • Distance: 10,8 km
  • Linear trail

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How to get there?

Debabarrena, located in the centre of Euskadi, is less than an hour from the three Basque capitals. Everything is within easy reach of between the eight municipalities in the region. Start your journey!

Where to sleep?

On the coast or in the mountains of the region, in Debabarrena you will find all kinds of accommodation. Choose according to your interests and enjoy a comfortable and unforgettable stay.

Where to eat?

Our region offers different products and gastronomic events throughout the year to delight the palate, and therefore, it has restaurants where you can enjoy unique culinary experiences.

San Blas

Christmas is over, but in Debabarrena we continue to make winter as sweet as possible. On 3 February, we make the most popular treat in our traditional repertoire of cakes and biscuits: Tortas de San Blas (Saint Blaise biscuits). Come and try them!

The tradition of making biscuits to celebrate the Feast of Saint Blaise is not exclusive to Debabarrena, and is typical also in other parts of the Basque Country, such as Abadiño and Llodio.

In our region, however, many people still make these biscuits at home and then take them to church to be blessed. Saint Blaise is the patron saint of throat-related problems, which is why, according to popular belief, in addition to eating the biscuits, you should also take a piece of string to church to be blessed, and then wear it tied around your neck for nine days before burning it. This will provide protection against colds and other illnesses for an entire year.

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 1 kg wheat flour
  • 6 eggs
  • 125 g pork lard (or butter or margarine)
  • ½ kg granulated sugar
  • 1 sachet of baking powder
  • 15 drops of aniseed essence

For the glaze:

  • 2 egg whites
  • 250 g icing sugar
  • 10 drops of lemon juice
  • 3 drops of aniseed essence

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 180º C.
  • Place the flour on a clean worktop and push into a volcano shape.
  • Break the eggs into the dip in the centre and mix with your hands.
  • Add the lard (or butter or margarine) and knead.
  • Gradually add the sugar and aniseed essence.
  • Knead until the dough is no longer sticky.
  • Shape into a ball and leave to stand for at least half an hour at room temperature.
  • Sprinkle the worktop and a rolling pin with flour.
  • Divide the dough into small balls and squash them down to around half a centimetre in thickness.
  • Adjust the shape using a plate or tray.
  • For a fluted border, pinch round the edge.
  • Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for around 15-20 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown but not toasted.
  • Meanwhile, for the glaze, beat the egg whites until stiff.
  • Still beating, add the icing sugar, lemon juice and aniseed essence until you have a dense white paste.
  • Spread the glaze over the still-warm biscuits using a spoon.